I would like to get rid of the "AV2 Valid" message that appears similar to the resolution as you described.

I plan on using my aux video for my backup cam...as soon as the screen gets a signal, it can be set to switch to this input; hoever, there is not a way in the settings to make this message disappear. The only way to not get the message is to manually change the input, which defeats my whole purpose...

I would like to get rid of the "AV2 Valid" message that appears similar to the resolution as you described.

I plan on using my aux video for my backup cam...as soon as the screen gets a signal, it can be set to switch to this input; hoever, there is not a way in the settings to make this message disappear. The only way to not get the message is to manually change the input, which defeats my whole purpose...

Ugh that blows...backup cam is on my list. That sux that I will have to see a big "AV2 Valid" message

Maybe we should petition Xenarc to allow a setting in the menu to disable the OSD

That's a good idea scouse.. However I wouldn't be able to see my backup cam either then, which I would need typically immediately upon starting the car.

PS: Did you get the parcel I sent you yet?

Parcel no - I was worried about that today! What did yu send it?

As for the reverse camera - no worries got that sorted- have a parallel switch for the backlight power that is activated by your reverse lights - just like the reverse cam power. That will switch the backlight on whenever you have the reverse cam on.You could build a simple delay circuit to this parrallel backlight power circuit so that it gives the screen time to adjust to the camera.

It's all easy when you think about it!

Alternatively......if you wanted to be real clever you could just build the PC delay and reverse cam switching (with small delay) into the dimming controller circuit. That would be more elegant and probably better for the tubes.

EDIT: just to clarify....when the PC is not booted the backlight is dim. When the reverse cam is on it waits a second or two and then brightens up to the set level (level set by manual or autodimming control)

Jerry, the PIC code and the dimming controller just got more complicated but hey it makes it better than those Planar screens (who must have coppied us)